Supreme eatin’ from Pizza Hut, 1979.
“Comin’ in for good.”
Here’s one for Pizza Hut’s Supreme pizza featuring a bunch of local soccer players in mismatched jerseys. The commercial aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #521: Kellogg’s Raisin Bran & Sugar Smacks (1979)
Part of this complete breakfast…
“It’s gonna be a great day!”
Here’s a good one for Kellogg’s featuring two breakfast cereals for the price of one; Raisin Bran and Sugar Smacks. The spot aired in December of 1979. This family looks ready to take on the 80s!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #520: Di-Gel ‘Relief’ (1979)
When “relief” is spelled “Di-Gel.”
“Di-Gel relief starts in less than a minute.”
When stomach issues arise – watch this commercial for Di-Gel and feel better. There’s a priest, a guy in a gorilla suit and belching tuba sounds. Who could ask for more? The spot aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #519: JCPenney Jeans With The Hager Brothers (1979)
The Hager Brothers for JCPenney, 1979.
“The big difference between us and them is the pocket…and the price.”
Alrighty, then! It’s a fresh new week so let’s go with a 1979 thing for the next seven days.
To get the commercials underway, here’s The Hager Brothers (best-known for being regulars on Hee-Haw) for JCPenney Plain Pockets Jeans. The spot aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #517, 518: GM’s Mr. Goodwrench (1978)
In a slump with a ka thump? Mr. Goodwrench says don’t be a chump!
“Mr. Goodwrench understands your GM car…”
The end of another week has come around again, so let’s wrap up our ’77-’78 thing with two spots for GM’s Mr. Goodwrench.
First, we find a driver complaining of a “ka thump” sound coming from his car. After that, multiple Mr. Goodwrench’s appear in some sort of cloning accident. Both commercials aired in September of 1978.
*Update: Thanks to YouTube viewer, wynchevy09 for letting me know Mr. Goodwrench is portrayed by actor, Barry Coe.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #515, 516: Ford Futura & Granada (1977)
Ford…in SPAAAACE!!
“A dramatic combination of styling & technology for 1978…and beyond.”
Two spots for Ford today. Firstly, a space age commercial for the 1978 Ford Futura featuring the 2001 theme. Second, a spot for Ford Granada with a side-by-side comparison to the Mercedes 280SE. So cutting edge it hurts!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #514: McDonald’s Big Mac ‘Road Work’ Commercial (1978)